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Non-urgent advice: COVID-19 Notice
We are open. Please telephone us to make an appointment.
Staff will ask you a few questions and may signpost you to the appropriate service to deal with Please don’t forget there are many other services available for you, depending on your condition. These include:
· Self-care – This is the best choice to treat minor illnesses and injuries such as hangovers, coughs, colds, grazes, small cuts, norovirus or sore throats. Many of these can be treated at home, simply with over-the-counter medicines and plenty of rest.
· Pharmacy – Pharmacists can give advice on and treat a range of symptoms. They can support you with things such as diarrhoea, earaches, painful coughs, sticky eyes, teething and rashes.
· NHS 111 – You can access 111 online or via the telephone. This is for any urgent but non-life threatening health concerns. They will be able to signpost you to the relevant service and provide advice where appropriate or arrange for a healthcare professional to call you.
· A&E / 999 – You should only attend A&E or dial 999 in a life-threatening emergency such as severe bleeding, breathing difficulties and severe chest pain.
Thank you for your patience towards our team who are continuing to work hard to manage our services, whilst prioritising the safety of our patients and staff.
DO NOT COME TO THE SURGERY IF YOU HAVE ANY COVID SYMPTOMS UNLESS YOU HAVE SPOKEN WITH A CLINICIAN FIRST. Try to stay at home and avoid contact with others if you have symptoms of COVID-19 and you either have a high temperature or you do not feel well enough to go to work or do your normal activities.
Find out more about symptoms and testing https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/symptoms/main-symptoms/
COVID Vaccinations
If you are eligible for a vaccination it is vital you get it ASAP, but please do not call the practice regarding this.
You can book online at
herefordshireandworcestershireccg.nhs.uk
Text Communications
You may receive a text from us from time to time, asking for an update on your details such as smoking status or ethnic origin. It is not a scam so please reply if you are able.
An example that we sent out recently is below:
“We need up-to-date ethnicity details from our patients to help us manage our COVID-19 response. This information will also be helpful in managing your health in the future. The following questions ask about this.
Please follow this link: florey.accurx.com/mt5hsjcke4
You’ll need internet on your phone (or you can open the link on a computer). If you cannot open it, please contact us.“
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